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"Many supporters were visibly distressed, particularly in the upper concourse area of the away section, where crushing became apparent," the club stated.

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The Modesto-based company specializes in buying distressed rural hospitals and now operates 14 hospitals in California, Utah and Texas.

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One can appreciate the contrast between the serenity of the brothers at the stake, heads raised in prayer, and the frantic, distressed attempts by the surrounding figures to evade the flames.

“Ms. Buzzard became visibly distressed after sharing information she appeared to regret disclosing,” Brewer said.

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"I can imagine that customers are really worried and distressed if they're facing financial difficulty, but they don't have to go through it alone," Ms Hutchins said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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